Events calendar - Nov. 26

Monday

*Ribbon cutting and open house celebrating the 40th anniversary of Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico – 11 a.m., Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6130

*International Games Month: Yahtzee – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

Tuesday

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Math link cubes — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Community Chorus Christmas Concert – 7 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 N. Sycamore St., Clovis. Directed by Tami Martin, accompanied by Sarah Sena. Free admission; cookie social to follow concert. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ClovisCommunityChorus

Wednesday

*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Preschool storytime “Happy Hedgehogs” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Edge,” a film documenting stories of those racing to save Native languages – 7 p.m., University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Screening followed by talkback session with director and ENMU alum Michelle Tomlinson. Information: 575-562-2711

Thursday

*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*Teens and Tweens programming: Movie Madness: “Eragon” (2006, PG, 104 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Dine to Donate for Cops and Kids Christmas – 4:30-8:30 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 512 E. Llano Estacado Blvd., Clovis. Ten percent of total food purchases donated to Cops and Kids Christmas, local program benefiting children in need. Information: 575-265-5106

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “Starling House” by Alix Harrow. Information: 575-356-3940

*Little Miss Merry Christmas pageant – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Free and open to the public. Crowning of little miss merry christmas and princesses, based on money collected to benefit Portales Christmas decorations and Fourth of July Fireworks. Information: 575-356-8541

*Preschool storytime “Happy Hedgehogs” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*38th annual Portales Christmas Jubilee light parade – 6:30 p.m., from the ENMU Theatre parking lot on Avenue O, down Second Street to the courthouse square, left on Main Street, left again on First Street, and ending at the C&S parking lot, 300 W. First St., Portales. (Parade lineup begins at 6 p.m.) No entry fee and no theme, but registration is required. Activities on the square include live music beginning at 5:30 p.m. Information and parade registration: visit https://www.portales.com/events/ or call 575-356-8541

Saturday

*City of Portales Animal Control rummage sale – 8 a.m.-noon, old Portales City Hall, 100 W. First St., Portales. Clothes, electronics, office equipment, office furniture, kitchen items, household items, and more. Information: 575-356-6662

*Christmas Craft Show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Portales Church of God, 1427 E. Amazon St., Portales. Vendors welcome to sign up by Nov. 27; $47 per booth; all proceeds benefit youth group activities at the church. Information: Betsy Niece at 575-693-2111

*Winter Letters Farolito Tour – 5-9 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial, 3647 Billy the Kid Road, Fort Sumner. Live interactive event that connects visitors to the site history through landscape and storytelling using Fort Sumner archival military correspondence and oral histories from the Diné (Navajo) and Ndé (Mescalero Apache). Staff tours every 20 minutes for duration of the event. Each tour will takes about an hour and covers 1.5 miles of walking, lit by approximately 1,300 farolitos. Self-guided audio tours also available. Tickets $7 for adults; free for children under 16; and free for Tribal Members. Tickets include access to the Memorial Exhibition, a tour, and posole, biscochitos, hot cocoa, and coffee while supplies last. Information and link to purchase tickets: https://media.newmexicoculture.org/event/5725/winter-letters-farol

*Clovis Christmas Lights Parade: “A Very Mickey Christmas” – 6 p.m., Main Street, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435

*Fall percussion ensemble concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Emily Salgado. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 4

*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Robyn Costa, a dedicated contractor for the Human Services Department. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103

Dec. 5

*13th annual Northeastern New Mexico Prairie Partners meeting – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn, Tucumcari. Presented by El Llano Estacado Resource Conservation & Development Council. Registration $15.00 at door (cash only); includes lunch. RSVP by Nov. 27. Information or to RSVP: email [email protected]

*Community Holiday Party – 5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 1: $28 for adults; $14 for children 6-11; free for children five and under; group rates available. Holiday buffet, music and dancing, photo booth, and door prizes. Information or to inquire about group rates: Email [email protected] or call 575- 935-5000

*Brass choir concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Sid Shuler. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 6

*Chamber concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Sid Shuler. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 7

*“A Brief History of Christmas Music” guest program by Andy Mason – 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Free and open to all ages. Sixty-minute interactive sing-along. Information: 575-356-3940

*ENMU holiday concert – 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Featuring all ensembles from the ENMU music department. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 8

*Winter steel band concert – 5 p.m., Band Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Emily Salgado. Information: 575-562-2377

*“A Brief History of Christmas Music” guest program by Andy Mason – 6 p.m., 311 Entertainment, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Free and open to all ages. Sixty-minute interactive sing-along. Information: Email to [email protected]

Dec. 9-10

*Holiday Bazaar – Hydration Station, 523 W. University Drive, Portales. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 a..m-5:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Vendors and food trucks. Information: 575-749-2024

Dec. 10

*Annual Causey community holiday dinner – 1 p.m., Causey Community Center, 418 Ave. A, Causey. Hosted by the Causey Homemakers Club; club will provide turkey and dressing, ham, bread, drinks, and some sides and desserts. Attendees are asked to bring at least two dishes to share: vegetables, salads, desserts, or a different meat dish. Silent auction and door prizes. Information: 575-273-4220

Dec. 12-16

*Christmas Nights at the Zoo – 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Light displays, festive treats, and holiday themed photo opportunities. Free admission. Information: 575-769-7873

Dec. 12

*Christmas Bunco – 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25, include meal, game, and holiday cheer. Bring an ornament to participate in the ornament exchange. Information or to RSVP: Email [email protected] or call 575- 935-5000

Dec. 13-16

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Players present “A Christmas Carol” – Norm and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 N. Main St., Clovis. Performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 13-15; 3 p.m. Dec. 16. Directed by Christy Mendoza. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Theatre box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Ongoing

*Chaos and Comfort: Art by ENMU art faculty Ann Callen and Julian Francolino – through Dec. 15, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Callen teaches graphic design and Francolino teaches art history and observational drawing. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*Pintores Art League artist display for November at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photography. Information: 575-921-7965

*Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) provides regular food distributions to Clovis and Portales. Income eligibility requirements apply. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130

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